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Are goldfish smart

Updated: 10/6/2023

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∙ 6y ago

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YES THEY CAN LEARN TRICKS.

if they are baby fishes u will ave to wait till there older.

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1403115/trained_goldfish_performs_amazing_tricks

go on that website and find out for ur selfff.

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1403115/trained_goldfish_performs_amazing_tricks

go on that website and find out for ur selfff.

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Are goldfish as smart as humans?

Since this is a simple question, no. Hell no.

Simile she is as smart as a?

Smart as a Fox or Monkey ???

How smart are goldfish?

I guess that would depend on your definition of smart. :) Studies have shown that goldfish and can retain information for up to 3 months (not 30 seconds). Other studies have detailed how goldfish are able to use visual landmarks and cues to navigate mazes, and even remember how to get through those mazes two weeks later. Researchers even reversed, removed and altered the visual cues, with little impact to the fish's performance. There's ample evidence that goldfish are capable of learning tasks and finding multiple ways to achieve one goal. The studies are interesting. :)

Can you feed cichlids with floating goldfish pellets?

You obviously can but it is not the correct food so it will not do the right job. Manufacturers have spent millions of dollars designing and producing special foods for different species of fish to keep them as healthy as possible. The smart thing would be to feed goldfish food to goldfish and cichlid food to cichlids.

What is a goldfish predator?

Any fish large enough to swallow a goldfish will probably do so. Most fish eating birds will also eat them. Then of course there are the human idiots. People who swallow live goldfish because they think it is a 'smart' or 'in' thing to do.A goldfish does not have a predator, but it can still die from lack of food or water.

What are some of the breeds of goldfish?

Some common breeds of goldfish are: the Black Moor goldfish, the Ryunkin goldfish, the comet goldfish, the common goldfish, the Calico Fantail goldfish, the telescope eye goldfish, the bubble eye goldfish, the pearl scale goldfish and the Oranda goldfish.

Can you feed goldfish tiny table food in little crumbs?

Commercial Goldfish food is cheap. Specialists have studied and millions of dollars have been spent designing and producing fish foods that are safe to use and suitable for feeding to fish. Why try to give your fish a hard time? Yes your goldfish will eat some human foods but most of it will foul the water and poison the fish. Be smart and use proper goldfish food. Your fish will appreciate it.

Do goldfish like to be played with?

Goldfish have a layer of slime on their bodies, it is their protection against disease and parasites and so it should not be damaged. Handling or stroking them is not smart simply because of that reason. Obviously they should never be stressed out by removing them from the water unless there is a jolly good reason to do so.

What is a goldfish memory span?

Most believe 2 or 3 seconds but it is proven that it is 3 months or so Look Up comet the gold fish Proves it is smart

Can you put a frog in an aquarium with a goldfish?

No you cannot put a frog with goldfish; goldfish belong with goldfish

Your goldfish killed herself?

Goldfish do not deliberately kill themselves. They have been known to jump out of tanks if the owner wasn't smart enough to put a well fitting cover glass on their tank. Bad water conditions can make fish dash and jump in an attempt to escape their container too.

What is the plural noun for goldfish?

The plural of goldfish is goldfish. It is the same as the singular.